Fujifilm X30 vs Sony RX100 VA

The following is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X30 and Sony RX100 VA, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and RX100 VA (1") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was released 4 years prior to the RX100 VA which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X30 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X30 scores against the RX100 VA with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 has exterior measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X30 and Sony RX100 VA in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and RX100 VA is 80 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The image below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and RX100 VA.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony RX100 VA will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.